From SIA Newsletter, April 2010 PROPOSED MANDATORY HELMET LAWS North American resorts have been wrestling with the idea of making helmets mandatory while skiing and snowboarding, motivated by recent incidents including actress Natasha Richardson’s death, following a fall at the Mont Tremblant ski resort in Quebec. Some resorts have made it mandatory for all children [...]

We’re feeling a little green, and it’s not too much Halloween candy.  It’s the result of giving new life to old equipment.  Everyone can agree that recycling is good for the planet, good for your checkbook, and good for your storage room too.  But sometimes you just can’t attend a swap on a particular day. [...]

We tried something new February 6, 2010, organizing and co-hosting a Rail Jam on downtown Wausau’s City Square park. (also known as the 400 block.)  With the support of Badger State Winter Games, Midwest Best Snowboarding, Granite Peak Ski Area and The River District nearly 100 athletes inspired an audience of hundreds with their tricks [...]

We’re constantly looking for the latest proven technology to offer our customers genuine benefits and we’ve found a winner for the 2010-11 ski season for those who have knee pain while skiing or during activity. Does an old injury keep you from enjoying your outings, or from getting your money’s worth from your lift pass? [...]